ACL48001 - Aeroclub 1/48 DeHavilland D.H.C.1 Chipmunk - WWWEB10113160

ACL48001 - Aeroclub 1/48 DeHavilland D.H.C.1 Chipmunk - WWWEB10113160

CANADIAN CONTENT

 Preowned, resealed, mint, some parts off sprue

"The Chipmunk was the first primary trainer manufactured by De Havilland Canada, of Downsview (North York) Ontario, as a successor to the Tiger Moth. The first prototype flew in 1946 and the design proved most successful. Approximately 1000 were built, including some that were made under license in England and Portugal.

The RCAF accepted its first DHC-1 Chipmunks in 1948 and did not retire the last one until 1972, three years after unification in 1968 had led to the demise of the RCAF. The Chipmunk's long service was due, in part, to its fully aerobatic capabilities and superb flying characteristics, similar to the Spitfire's, which made it a delight to fly. It is also a mechanically sound aeroplane and, consequently, many Chipmunks are still operational around the world."